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BT07 YLC

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,617 mi
Last recorded155,617 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 YLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 155,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 148,427 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 145,305 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2021 141,048 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 141,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,154 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMPS VERY RUSTY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2019 136,154 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMPS VERY RUSTY

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRACKED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRACKED (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 134,325 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRACKED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRACKED (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 132,784 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REPAIR ED ? (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nearside shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,061 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BT07 YLC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT07 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT07 YLC is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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